Our Philosophy
At Hilltop Christian School, our approach centers on personal, interactive instruction by experienced teachers who see each child as an individual. Children are encouraged to learn by exploring the world around them, and to communicate and express themselves clearly and confidently.
We believe in a solid grounding in academics and in teaching children to be creative problem solvers. We believe in teaching children values like honesty, kindness and patience, so they will develop morality and integrity.
We believe in the role of the parent in education, and we have a strong community of parents who share an active commitment to helping their children learn.
We are a Christian-based school, but we are non-denominational. We have a diverse student body and we believe in respect and tolerance for all people.
At Hilltop Christian School, we don't teach classes, we teach children.
Our Classroom ratios conform to NAEYC guidelines as follows:
Preschool Classes: Age Group Teacher:Child Ratio
2 1/2- 3 yrs 1:6
3 - 4 yrs 1:8
4 - 5 yrs 1:9
Kindergarten/First Grade: 1:12
NAEYC Accreditation
Hilltop Christian School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation's premier organization for early childhood professionals.
Since 1926, NAEYC has worked to establish national standards for early childhood education. NAEYC accreditation is a mark of quality, the result of rigorous, ongoing training and numerous other requirements designed to provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere and developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. For more information for families, please visit the NAEYC website.
NAEYC is a great resource for families. Here are links for a few popular topics:
A Preschool Checklist to help parents make the right choice in choosing a preschool.
“We love Hilltop Christian School! A friend told us about the school two years ago and they are NAEYC accredited so we decided to give it a try. Both of my kids have learned so much and LOVE going to school. The extended day enrichment options (Spanish, Art, Music, Yoga, Science) have been a great way to supplement their knowledge and give them an unmatched learning experience.”
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“We have two children who have attended Hilltop Christian School. We are pleased with the curriculum, communication, and small class sizes this school has to offer. More importantly, we feel this is a safe place for our children.”
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“Hilltop has been such a gift. We have sent our kids to this school for the past 2 years, and will continue as long as we can. Our son is valued as an individual and has learned so much. He loves to go to school everyday. The play based learning is so wonderful and the teachers really care about and really know each child.”